Reader Comments on A Recommended Drive: Connecticut from YankeeMagazine.com http://www.yankeemagazine.com/rss/index.php Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:08:07 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/drivingtours/ctdrive It's difficult to chose which of the northern corners of Connecticut are the best. The quiet corner is indeed a lovely place. The Golden Lamb Buttery an unusual dining experience, but pricey. Winding roads and beautiful scenery make this a lovely drive. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:53:53 +0100 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/drivingtours/ctdrive My husband and I recently just took a drive one beautiful summer day and we went to Litchfield, CT in Litchfield County. The center of Town could be walked through with little effort. The stores, antique, clothing, boutique, etc.. were simply beautiful. The people were friendly. One gentlemen who was just sitting on his stairs getting some fresh air with his dog Noah, was very friendly, and told us his "favorite" restaurants. They are all fabulous. On another trip there, an architect was sketching one of the older Churhes in town. He too started a converstaion with my husband, and we found out that he lived in Branford, as well. I would strongly suggest that if you have never been to Litchfield before, you should do yourself a favor and take a drive there. MaryAnn Olgin Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:59:04 +0100 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/drivingtours/ctdrive As an Anglo Scot visiting our son and family in New Milford I agree with Mary Ann Oglin, My wife and I pay a visit to to Litchfield,visit the museum,etc, every time we cross the pond from Scotland It is one of our favourite towns in the area. We find that the local people in the Housatonic valley make us very welcome and we will be back over in the spring. John and Margaret Barrett Ayrshire U.K. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:36:28 +0100 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/drivingtours/ctdrive Having been born and bred in Litchfield my heart skips a beat when I drive into the hills and most especially the center of town. So it may be just my heartstrings tugging but whenever I bring a friend to town that has never been there before (and even if they have) it never fails to take their breath away. Always perfect and the maple trees rarely fail to perform. I urge you to walk through the Borough and dine at any of the super restaurants that the center has to offer. You will be back. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Thu, 23 Sep 2010 06:44:35 +0100 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/drivingtours/ctdrive Ditto, ditto, ditto on your comments about Litchfield! I also am born and bred (just outside of) Litchfield and it is such a quaint little town w/ a wonderful town center...perfect for leaf peeping, shopping, eating, visiting the 1st Law School in the U.S., hikes, and so much more! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:25:51 +0100 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/drivingtours/ctdrive Agreed that the Litchfield County area is spectacular - no doubt. I would also suggest a different kind of foliage experience - no less spectacular - in the lower Connecticut River Valley area. A wonderful autumn experience can be enjoyed in the charming \"storybook\" village of Essex. Certainly one can access this historic seaport village traveling Route 9 (Exit 3) - which is a pretty drive in itself. Once you arrive in the village enjoy walking along the quaint streets lined with boutiques, galleries and Sugar Maples! To really view the fall spectacle one must get out on the majestic Connecticut River: board a schooner at the Foot of Main for an historic sail or enjoy a ride along the River aboard the Essex Steam Train which connects with the Riverboat Becky Thatcher. Both experiences offer a wonderful opportunity to view the natural beauty that defines the Lower Connecticut River Valley. Gorgeous in ALL seasons, but never more than this time of year! Experience Essex! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:54:48 +0100 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/drivingtours/ctdrive Litchfield is beautiful, but the Quiet Corner has one beautiful town after another. From routes 169, 171, 197 and 131 to all the little side roads, this is a a drivers paradise. I am an avid motorcycer rider (sorry about the noise) and can tell you this is the nicest area to drive in New England with the possible exception of parts of Vermont. If you\'re coming from NYC, then sure, stop in Litchfield, it\'s gorgeous. But if you are in Boston, this part of CT is the closest piece of old New England and a gem on it\'s own. If you want to get out and walk a little, the town of Putnam is having a revival with new upscale restaurants, art galleries and even two live theatres. The Vanilla Bean in Pomfret is a national treasure. There\'s so much more to the Quiet Corner than this article lets on. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:55:24 +0100